BAYONNE -- Police have confirmed that they are investigating robberies of two local taverns a few days apart.

A tire iron was used during a robbery at Massa’s Tavern on Avenue at about 2:07 a.m. on Jan. 19 in which several patrons were allegedly robbed, although conflicting reports say either a bartender was injured or a patron.

Lt. Janine Foy, spokesperson for the Bayonne Police, said she could not comment on the details because the matter is being investigated, but did confirm that two robberies had taken place.

A second robbery took place at Hendrickson’s Restaurant on Broadway near 31st Street on Jan. 22 at about 11:10 p.m., Foy said, apparently involving the use of a handgun. – Al Sullivan